Luke Strimbold, the former mayor of Burns Lake, has resigned as the membership chair of the B.C. Liberal party after being charged with sex-related offences.

Strimbold has been charged with numerous counts of sexual assault and related offences, Burns Lake RCMP said in a news release on Friday.

The 28-year-old was arrested and released on Feb. 3 with 11 conditions, according to a CBC report. He is banned from visiting any place where people under the age of 18 are or can reasonably be expected to be present, including public parks, swimming areas, schools or playgrounds.

In a statement Friday, the B.C. Liberal party said Strimbold was no longer affiliated with the party, having resigning both his executive post and his membership.

“The party became aware of this matter Friday afternoon via social media. Mr. Strimbold has now resigned as membership chair and as a member of the party.”

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